Jonquilyn Hill Named New Host Of Vox's 'The Weeds' Podcast

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Interim goes to permanent at VOX's podcast "THE WEEDS," with Sr. Producer of Explanatory Audio JONQUILYN HILL, who has been serving as the interim host since last SEPTEMBER, getting the permanent nod as the weekly politics and policy show's new host.

Editor-in-Chief SWATI SHARMA said, “THE WEEDS is a cornerstone of VOX’s mission to empower our audience to better understand the world around them. We’re thrilled to usher in a new era at THE WEEDS with a host who keenly understands the importance of fostering inclusive conversations about the decisions shaping our country and world.”

Exec. Dir./Audio KATHERINE WELLS said, “JONQUILYN brings years of experience as an audio journalist covering government, politics, and policy. From the moment she first started hosting the show, we were blown away by her ability to breathe life into the policy decisions that shape our daily lives. I’m incredibly excited for the show’s next chapter, and couldn’t think of a better person to helm it.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to sit in THE WEEDS' host chair. I’ve listened to the podcast in all its iterations, and it’s been such a helpful and interesting deep dive into the policies that shape our world,” said HILL, the former Senior Producer and podcast host for AMERICAN UNIVERSITY News-Talk WAMU/WASHINGTON and staffer at NPR. “In a time where the systems we have in place are more confusing than ever, I’m excited to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter alongside our listeners.”

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